Serving 1,060 students in grades Kindergarten-6, The Vanguard School (Elementary) ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,060 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
53%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
1,060 students attend The Vanguard School (Elementary).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of The Vanguard School (Elementary) students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
The Vanguard School (Elementary) has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Vanguard School (Elementary) offer ?
The Vanguard School (Elementary) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Vanguard School (Elementary) part of?
The Vanguard School (Elementary) is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of El Paso.
